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Klopp opts for Vardy as player of the season

Jurgen Klopp has named Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy as the undisputed player of the Premier League so far this season.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has named Jamie Vardy his "obvious" player of the season so far.

The Leicester City striker has scored 15 goals in 19 Premier League apperances in 2015-16 and broke Ruud van Nistelrooy's long-standing record when he scored in his 11th consecutive top-flight match against Manchester United.

Liverpool became the first team to keep a clean sheet against Leicester this season when it secured a 1-0 win at Anfield on Boxing Day, with Vardy having to be withdrawn during the second half after a subdued performance brought on by illness.